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A legal perspective on puppy farming and dog theft in Ireland

Paula Sparks 20 October 2021 12


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We discuss the puppy trade and dog theft in Ireland with Dr. Stephanie O’ Flynn, a Lecturer in Law in the Department of Law and Criminal Justice at Waterford Institute of Technology, Ireland. Stephanie has a particular interest in the legal treatment of dogs, and in this episode she talks about some of the challenges posed by low welfare breeding, dog theft and the pandemic. 

Talking Animal Law, produced by the UK Centre for Animal Law (A-LAW), features fortnightly discussions on topical issues and ethical theories about the treatment of animals with leading experts in the fields of law, ethics and science.

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We explore proposed restrictions on the import of dogs into Great Britain

UK Centre for Animal Law 6 October 2021

With a consultation into the Commercial and Non-Commercial Movement of Pets into Great Britain due to close on 16 Oct 2021, we ask three campaigners (Marc Abraham, Sarah Dixon and Jordan Shelley) at the forefront of the fight against ‘puppy …continue

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Animal Personhood: Wayne Hsiung’s Legal Battle Beyond the Courtroom

Talking Animal Law 7 October 2025

In this inspiring episode, host Alison Burns sits down with Wayne Hsiung, a prominent attorney, co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE), and the force behind his new initiative, The Simple Heart. Wayne shares his remarkable journey from a top academic …continue

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Unpacking Justice for Animals: A Conversation with Dr. Angus Nurse

Talking Animal Law 2 September 2025

In this episode of Talking Animal Law, we’re joined by Dr. Angus Nurse, Professor of Law and Environmental Justice at Anglia Ruskin University and a core member of A-Law’s Wildlife Law Working Group. Dr. Nurse takes us on a journey through …continue

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